If I insist on a jury trial does my court appointed attorney have to help me get one? I know plea bargains are what is easier

A defendant controls three decisions - 1. whether or not to plead guilty; 2. to decide to have a trial; and 3. at trial whether to testify on your...

Can I ask the DA's office to take a statement from me before the arraignment. I know they are my opposition.

NO. NO. and NO!!! The DA's job is to prosecute you. You have an attorney and should only speak through that person - in fact the DA cannot speak...

What happens when you are on pretrial diversion for possession of marijuana and you get arrested again for the same offense?

Mr. Leonard gives sound advice - as you have problems in two counties - you are on pre-trial diversion and getting arrested is a violation of that...

Can I be charged with statutory rape?

I agree with Mr. Wooldridge who has given you the straight scoop on your possible legal exposures here. Do yourself a favor - stop positing...

If I have a warrant for a speeding ticket and no license can I cross the border from Mexico to us?

When there is a warrant out for you and you come into contact with law enforcement - and the warrant appears - you will be taken into custody. ...

Best way to find out is to call the jail or sheriff's office - as Mr. Nicholas suggests - others it would just be a guess from most of us here.

The existence of the warrant allows law enforcement to come for you and take you into custody. Pay the ticket and clear up the warrant.

As failure to report to probation as required is a violation and thus a warrant issued. Warrants do not go away and must be dealt with. What can...

Will I be eligible for non disclosure before or after 2 years on a Class A misdemeanor?

Mr. Nicholas and Mr. MIller are correct in their direction to you. To facilitate this process - look to hire an attorney to assist you.

Can I get my own blood results from a BAC without a lawyer or public defender?

Messes Wooldridge and Nicholas have tag teamed this answer. Encounters with he law and interfacing with the legal system is not a DIY project . ...